The slave ship Famoso Ateneu departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Famoso Ateneu; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Barroso, João Gomes; Captain: Fogaça, Antonio Gomes. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 15 July 1816. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 32 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.